Get ready to shiver! Horror film buffs are talking about the new movie, ‘The Conjuring Last Rites.’ This Hollywood release has fans in a real frenzy. While it quickly racked up 18 crores on its opening day in some regions, a whole different kind of buzz, filled with fear, is spreading in theaters in America. You won’t believe what some moviegoers experienced.
Imagine walking into a cinema. Before the film even started, a priest was there giving out holy water. And nearby? A creepy fake Annabelle doll stood guard. This wasn’t your average movie night, folks. It seems some theaters wanted to make sure everyone was truly spooked before the lights went down.
Holy Water Handouts Before the Screaming Starts
According to ‘The Mirror US,’ something truly wild happened in a San Antonio, Texas cinema. Before ‘The Conjuring Last Rites’ began, a real priest greeted guests. He offered them holy water. This gesture freaked out many people. They worried an evil spirit might try to take over while they watched the scary film.
Before a screening of the latest Conjuring movie, a theater in Texas hired a potentially real Catholic priest to bless attendees before seeing the film. Viewers were prayed over and Holy Water was given to all.
Is this a proper or improper form of evangelizing? pic.twitter.com/2RjdeegEqr
— Darling Rosary (@DarlingRosary) September 4, 2025
The Priest’s Special Setup
The theater went all out to create a scary mood. They set up a special booth just for the priest. He welcomed guests, placed his hand on their heads, and offered a prayer. Each person also received a small bottle of holy water. Plus, attendees got a pamphlet with the ‘Saint Michael Archangel’ prayer. This prayer, used in Catholicism, is believed to protect against evil spirits.
Turning Up the Terror
The scares didn’t stop there. The cinema dressed up the viewing area with ‘The Conjuring’ posters and that chilling fake Annabelle doll. There was even a photo booth. All these details, including the “spiritual purification” experience, aimed to ramp up the fear. On social media, many called it brilliant marketing. Some saw it as a clever way to promote the movie. But others were genuinely terrified. Some even said they were too scared to go to the theater after seeing this!
Mixed Reviews on Social Media
Videos of this unusual event quickly went viral online. One user posted, “This marketing is truly fire!” Another commented, “If you need a priest before a horror movie, maybe you shouldn’t watch it.” Many people felt it was disrespectful, saying it mocked God.
Unexpected Screams During the Show
The strange events weren’t limited to the lobby. Reports say that during one screening in Texas, a viewer suddenly started screaming loudly. Some thought it was just part of the promotion, maybe an actor. But many others believed it was a real, spiritual event taking play. Talk about a spine-chilling movie experience!